"Fun" and Games Podcast

Often, when you're given a sword in video games, the only solutions it provides are violent. But what if was also how you opened doors, solved puzzles, and traversed a wide map? You'd need a pretty big sword to do all that.  Matt & Geoff are joined by Jack Breen, solo dev behind Studio Hybrid's first title, The Zelda-influenced metroidvania GIGASWORD, to discuss bringing influences and old ideas i...

Side Quests is back and so is host Louard! He is an indie game developer, artist, writer, and young soldier in the army of Cypress! The game he is talking about today is Shining Force: The Sword of Hajya by Sonic! Software Planning and SEGA! You can also check out his work  here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive...

Side Quests is back and so is host Chris Osborne! He is a podcaster and puzzle punching eternal warrior! The game he is talking about today is Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo by Capcom. You can also listen to his podcasts,  Play Comics, and Sugar, Spite, and Everything is Fine. We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster and criminal planning a heist, Ben Robinson! The game he is talking about today is Sunday Gold  by BKOM Studios and Team17! You can also find his podcast here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click  here ! You can find the show on  Blues...

Another year, another mountain of games. There may never land on a definition of "Indie". One can only shake thier fists at studio closures. But there will always more games to find and play. Matt & Geoff share their Top Ten games of the year, what they're excited to see in 2026, and where they hope the conversation in games can go in the new year. We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout o...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer, podcaster and mech pilot, Jay Krieger! The game he is talking about today is  Into the Breach by Subset Games. You can also find his work  here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click  here ! You can find the show on  Bluesky,   Instagram  ...

Side Quests is back and so is host Wesley LeBlanc! He is an editor, writer, podcaster, and Pokémon League Champion! The game he is talking about today is Pokémon Emerald by Game Freak and Nintendo! You can also find his work  here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here ! You can find the...

Side Quests is back and so is host Dave Proctor! He is a game director, writer, and aspiring pirate! The game he is talking about today is  The Secret of Monkey Island by Lucasfilm Games! You can also check out all of Mighty Yell's work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click  here ! You c...

The Sega Saturn holds a strange place in gaming history. It sold fewer units in the US than both the Genesis and the Dreamcast. It's mostly remembered for all the "obvious" ways it failed. Yet, it's the best-selling Sega home console in Japan, with a library of games that rivals the entire Genesis ecosystem (including CD and 32X)! Matt & Geoff are joined by Chris Coplien of Retro Hangover (and the...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, writer, video essayist and caravan shopkeep, John from Gaming In The Wild! The game he is talking about today is Signs of the Sojourner by Echodog Games. You can also find his work here! You can listen to John's full interview with Dyala Kattan here! John is also currently doing a Patreon drive! New patrons get a free game code for 1000xRES...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is streamer, writer and reluctant tea shop assistant, spacevalkyries! The game she is talking about today is Wanderstop by Ivy Road and Annapurna Interactive. You can also find her work  here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click  here ! You can fin...

Another PAX Unplugged has come and gone. Filled with puzzles, Magic™, and gaming with friends. Matt & Geoff talk about the games they played, the interviews and previews they took part in, and what's different about "just wandering the floor" when the focus is on multiplayer games. We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusiv...

Side Quests is back and so is host Charles Harte! He is an associate editor, writer, podcaster and secret Sith apprentice! The game he is talking about today is Star Wars: The Force Unleashed by LucasArts and Krome Studios. You can also find all his work  here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more!...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is video game fan and young man living in the town of Orgo, J (Baloo)! The game he is talking about today is  Guardian's Crusade by Tamsoft. We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click  here ! You can find the show on  Bluesky,   Instagram  and  YouTube !...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster and denizen of Sosaria, Tom from 1 Hour 1 Decision! The game he is talking about today is Ultima Online by Origin Systems, Electronic Arts, Mythic Entertainment and Broadsword. You can also listen to his podcast  here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss f...

Final Fantasy Tactics is back after almost thirty years with The Ivalice Chronicles, an enhanced release of one of the cornerstones of the Strategy RPG genre. Matt & Geoff are joined by Game Informer's Eric Van Allen to discuss their time with Final Fantasy Tactics and SRPGs in general. What makes an RPG a Tactical RPG? Does Final Fantasy Tactics still have a place in modern gaming? When is it a g...

Side Quests is back and so is host Insane Ian! He is a comedy musician, nerdcore rapper, YouTuber and defector from the International Contract Agency! The game he is talking about today is Hitman World of Assassination by IO Interactive! You can also find everything else he does  here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an excl...

Side Quests is back and so is host Phil Morgan. He is a podcaster and newly turned vampire! The game he is talking about today is Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain by Silicon Knights and Crystal Dynamics! You can also listen to his podcast here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click  here ! You can f...

Side Quests is back and so is host Derek Van Dyke. They are a streamer, podcaster and mecha pilot ready for action! The game they are talking about today is Super Robot Wars 30 by Bandai Namco Entertainment! You can also find their podcast here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here ! You...

Spaces for creators, fans, and community around games don't spring up out of nowhere. And if they're not maintained they can burn out or spin wildly out of control. Community management can be crucial in keeping everyone having fun before and after a game's launch Matt & Geoff are joined by Victoria Tran, author of the recent book  Mastering Community Management , to discuss the jump from posts an...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is professor, computer scientist and notorious outlaw, Niema Moshiri! The game he is talking about today is Mad Dog McCree by American Laser Games! You can also find everything he does here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click  here ! You can find...

Side Quests is back and so is host Aaron Klaassen! He is a podcaster and Geohound! The game he is talking about today is Grandia II by Game Arts. You can also check out his podcast here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click  here ! You can find the show on  Bluesky,   Instagram  and  YouTube...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is streamer, writer, actor and singer living in the city of Cloudbank, Scout Munroe aka NeonSaline! The game they are talking about today is Transistor by Supergiant Games!  You can also find their work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click  he...

Originally released in 2008, OFF , the surreal and influential RPG, has been given a brand new commercial release. Published by Fangamer on Switch and Steam, this is the first time the title has been available on any home console, and the first time many gamers are hearing about the game. Matt & Geoff are joined by Ryan Alyea of Fangamer to discuss the origins of the updated release, Fangamer's mi...

Side Quests is back and so is host Case Aiken! He is a podcaster, writer, actor and genetic scientist! The game he is talking about today is Hulk  by Radical Entertainment and Universal Interactive. You can also find this host's podcasts on  CertainPOV.com . We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus podcasts, reviews, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and...